Navy Bombards Kiska and Jap Positions Again
The Navy reports its Eighth bombardment against Japanese positions near Kiska with aerial and naval attacks. Flying Fortress aircraft attacked Kiska while observers noted limited enemy response. In Washington July 31 a POW report says Ted Gresser is held at Camp Kingsawa Tokyo after being captured during the Philippines fall.
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Mr. Andres
Gresser
Ted
Kingsawa
Tokyo
Japan
Bilippines
Nelena Survivor Tells How Japs Eluded on Island
Lieut. John Bruce Anderson of San Francisco recounted ten days on a Japanese-held island near a Helena survivor’s rescue. He described paddling to shore with wounded comrades, natives aiding the group, and near-miss sightings as Japanese patrols stayed six miles away.
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San Francisco
John Bruce Anderson
Kula Gulf
Southwest Pacific
Anderson
Jher
Thor
Paul V. Fields
B. T. Kelley
Helena
John’ Chew
Berkeley
United Nations Update From Pacific Fronts July 31
Allied forces press on Munda air base on New Georgia with tanks and flame throwers on the southern flank while repelling a northern counter attack. Navy strikes target Jap shipping in Vitiaz straits off New Guinea and bomber raids hit Salamaus. Air and ground actions continue around Komiatum Mount Tambu and Tambu Bay as Jap dive bombers raids meet limited Allied responses. Zac Fitts heads for Broadway after a revival of The War in the Fast.
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Australia
INS
New Guinea
Laborator
Salamaus
Komiatum
Mount Tambu
Tambu Bay
Dobubi
Garoka
Woman Kills Children Then Dies in Dayton Crisis
In Dayton Ohio Mrs Christine Dickey 22 strangled her daughters Roberta 7 and Harriet 6 then drowned herself in a water bucket after a personal crisis and family troubles. Coroner A T MacDonald reported she had been despondent and later drank a potion before dying in an attic.
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Ohio
Christine Dickey
Roberta
Harriet
A. T. MacDonald
Diplomats to Be Awarded Mechanics Diplomas
Twenty four diplomas will be awarded to employees who passed the 1943 Chevrolet mechanics examinations. George Schacter service manager for Ormsby Chevrolet reports the annual nationwide exam promotes high standards of maintenance.
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George Schacter
Ormsby
Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Schaefer
Dies Warns Of Post War Planning
Representative to Congress warns that postwar planners aim to remake America through a centralized, state driven system. He condemns federal ownership of key industries, land seizures, and social security schemes as Marxist and totalitarian.
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Mannies
Congress
Washington
America
Allies
Axis
Gonzales Named New Mexican Consul General in San Antonio
Enrique A. Gonzales of Coahuila was installed Saturday as the Mexican consul general in San Antonio. He previously served as consul in Genoa and Milan and held senior posts in Paris Hamburg and the Mexican foreign relations department. He succeeds Francisco de Paolo Jiminez who resigned to become a congressman in Michoacan.
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Enrique A. Gonzales
Coahuila
San Antonio
Gonzales
Genoa
Italy
Milan
Paris
Hamburg
Man Jailed on Murder Charge in Camron Street Slaying
Albert Gonzales II was jailed in county custody after murder charges were filed Saturday morning in Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan's court over the death of Clem Rodriguez. The victim was found fatally stabbed while sleeping on 514 Camron Street.
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Justler of
Bat Corrigan
Jin
Clem Rodriguez
Cam- Rron Street
One Man's Opinion on Butter Rationing
Walter Kiernan comments on wartime butter rations with a humorous tale about a man who buttered toast on both sides. He notes 20 percent butter allocations for next year and mocks excess greasing while warning about misuse.
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Walter Kiernan
War Food Administration
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